“BLACK FORUM”-African-American men and women
nail up 30 percent of the U.S. troops in tlm Persian Gulf,
la what was one of the largest and most successful
Mtary campaigns In U.S. history. Al the while, there
wore Black leadors at home saying though we were
wlnaiag, the war abroad, wo are stW losing the battle here
at home. To discuss this topic, host Julian Bond debated
with the following people. Pictured left to right are: JuNan
Bond, Sergoant Don Wide, Dover, DE, Captain Dayo Jones,
Baltimore, MD, Sergeant First Class David Lee, Wash.,
D.C., Sr. Master Sergeant Jimmy Miller and Lt. Noel
Williams, Hampton/Newport News, Va.
Two Public Educators, University
Professor To Be Recognized Here
Two Wake County public school
teachers and a North Carolina State
University professor will be
recognized Friday, April 26, at an
honor a teacher banquet to be hosted
by the NCSU College of Physical and
Mathematical Sciences.
The top 8 students from the college
were asked to choose an outstanding
teacher to be saluted at the banquet.
Honorees from the Raleigh area
include Diane Loy Woodbury, a
literature teachert at Enloe High
School. She was selected by Burton F.
Beers, Jr., a NCSU junior majoring in
mathematics.
Jacquelin B. Nutt, a mathematics
teacher at Needham B. Broughton
High School, Raleigh. She was
selected by Robert E. Singleton, Jr.,
who will earn a degree in applied
mathematics in May.
Dr. Ernest Lester Stitzinger,
professor of mathematics at NCSU,
was selected by Adam G. Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald will earn his degree in
mathematics from NCSU in May.
In his statement nominating
Woodbury, Beers noted that,
Woodbury makes literature
interesting to students whose
interests are in science, and
“naturally relates to her students on
a personal level.”
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Funny With BiU Cosby
ATLANTA (AP) — Spelman
College’s solemn groundbreaking
ceremony for the Camille Olivia
Hanks Cosby Academic Center
turned into a side-splitting affair
when entertainer Bill Cosby showed
up.
Sporting a white Spelman cycling
cap, Cosby ambled onto Spelman’s
campus during its 110th Founders
Day celebration with a wide grin and
a cigar last Thursday.
“He’s here!” a student shouted,
and about 200 Spelman students
squealed in delight amid snapping
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cameras.
Any indication that this would be
another stodgy affair evaporated
when Cosby mounted an improvised
stage and led Spelman President
Johnnetta B. Cole in a cheek-to-cheek
dance as Spelman's jazz band played.
Cosby and his wife, Camille, were
there to break ground for an
academic center that will be
constructed from some of the $20
million the Cosbys donated to
Spelman in 1988.
(See COSBY CENTER, P. 18)
af RaMgh Mi • King Mi Queen Contest March 24.1991 at tha YMCA aa OM
Samar Read. This was the PhNas March Activity. Tha program was conducted by
maaWers of PhNo. Mask; was rendered by Ms. Mary WHHams. A prasaatatloa was
aaaia by PMa Aivisar Mrs. Mamio Haywood. Romarks ware made by PhNo
Advisor Victoria Walters. Refreshmoats wars served. Participants la tha contest
ChaaHy NowfcM, daaghtar of Mr. aad Mrs. Rogaao Newkirk. Artels McOougal,
daaghtar of Ms. Doris Badgett. Coray Arrington, son of Ms. Jackie Arrington,
Jama Aabaty, saa of Mr. aad Mrs. J. 0. Asbvry, Ashley Cooley, daaghtar af Mr.
aad Mrs. ReglnaM Coafay, Christopher RafRn. saa Ms. Shaloa RaIRa, WMam
WaNoa, saa af Mr. aad Mrs. Clyde Walton, Jr. Christopher RafRn was crowned
Nan aad Chasity Newkirk was crowned Queen.
Woodbury is a 1960 graduate of
Duke University who earned her
master’s degree from NCSU in 1979.
Along with her regular, teaching
duties at Enloe, she is a mentor
teacher. She lives at 900 Dogwood
Lane, Raleigh.
Beers is the son of Pauline C. and
Dr. Burton F. Beers, 629 S. Lakeside
Dr., Raleigh.
In his statement nominating Nutt,
Singleton said, “Because of Mrs.
Nutt’s shining personality, good
naturedness and stellar teaching
skills, I developed a deep interest and
appreciation for calculus and the
field of mathematics.”
Ms. Nutt is a 1951 graduate of Wake
Forest University who earned a
master's degree from NCSU in 1979.
She has taught all levels of
mathematics for 22 of her 27 years in
the classroom at Broughton. She lives
at 5001 Yadkin Drive., Raleigh.
Singleton is the son of Ann S. and
Dr. Robert E. Singleton, 3501 Ranlo
Drive, Raleigh.
In his statement nominating
Stitzinger, Fitzgerald said, “because
his teaching style is relaxed, he is
always willing to ansew*r questions,
and he expresses the ideas he is
presenting clearly and in a fashion
that is easy to understand. He takes a
keen interest in what the student is
doing in any activity.”.
Stitzinger earned a bachelor’s and
master’s degree from Temple
University in 1963 and 1965
respectively, and a doctorate from
the University of Pittsburgh in 1969.
He joined the NCSU faculty in 1969.
He said, “Teaching is more than my
job, it is also recreation.” He lives at
1005 Brooks Ave., in Raleigh.
Fitzgerald is the son of Valerie E.
and Derek F. Fitzgerald of Essex,
England.
The banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m.
in the University Room at NCSU’s
Faculty Club. The guest speaker will
be Dr. Robert E. Wentz, supt. of the
Wake County Public School System.
The other teachers to be honored,
and the studnets who selected them
are Jane Ann Kulesza of Greensboro,
selected by Wendy Seiferheld of
Raleigh; Clifford T. Foster of
Burlington, selected by Mark Daniel
Aldous of Burlington; Thomas
Edward Orr of Hendersonville,
selected by Benjamin S. Alexander of
Hendersonville; Stuart Harmon of
Charlotte, selected by Frank B. Hicks
III of Charlotte and Constance Lynn
DeStephens of Vance County,
selected by Kendall J. Jones of
Henderson.
RALEIGH’S
SP&cicU
SCENE
BY ALLIE M. PEEBLES
Ms. Princess Kashan Whitaker, Miss Shaw University, will be presented
in concert at Martin Street Baptist Church on Saturday, April 27, at 6 p.m.
rhis is a partial requirement for the B.A. degree from Shaw University.
Ms. Onelia Foxwell and Ms. Doreatha Handy held a shower for bride
ilect Shelia A. Fort on Sunday, April 21, at 6 p.m. at the home of Ms. Foxwell,
1807 Charles St. Attendees enjoyed playing games, eating delightful
-efreshments and watching Shelia opening her beautiful and useful gifts.
Thomas Walker videotaped the activities, and later gave attendees the
>pportunity to see themselves on the television.
Shelia thanked the guests for their presence and so did her mother, Ms.
?lara Peebles Fort.
Guests present were Hattie Beckwith, Clara B. Fort, Velma Gay, Lizzie
Sill, Pearl M. Hunter, Laura H. Kay, Crystal Taylor-Kent, Merlyn W. Lytle,
Dorothy Mayo, Allie M. Peebles, Brigitte M. Peebles, Mary H. Poole, Sydney
Roberts, Etta S. Solomon, and Carolyn Trice Walker of Petersburg. Rev.
larold Trice came by to greet the guests.
Shelia will marry Erwin Ray on Saturday, May 4, at First Baptist
Church.
Congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. Paul H. Johnson on their 50th wedding
tnniversary, which was Saturday, April 20. Dr. Johnson is pastor emeritus of
he Martin Street Baptist Church.
The Raleigh-Apex NAACP is sponsoring a special membership drive
rom now until June 1. The goal is to secure 1,000 members. Ms. Gwendolyn
tanks had a membership kickoff program during the branch’s April 14
nee ting. Music for the occasion was furnished by the Voices of Peace Choir
if Grace AME Zion Church of Hill Street. It was an enjoyable meeting for the
nusic inspired us all. It was a privilege to have the pastor, Rev. W.E. Judd,
nd his members present.
Last week, this writer had an opportunity to visit a really interesting and
/ell-organized high school in Wilson County. It was a pleasure to meet the
irincipal, Randolph Sessoms, who is a graduate of A&T State University in
ireensboro.
(See SOCIAL SCENE, P. 18)
School Accepts Butler
uorsey Miicneu Butler, m was
recently accepted to the Governor’s
School for academically gifted high
school students. Dorsey is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Butler, Jr. and
the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey
M. Butler, Sr.
He is a 10th grader at Gamer
Senior High School. “Mitch," as he is
called by his friends, has played in
the concert and marching bands for
two years.
His accomplishments include:
• Voted rookie player of the year
1989-90 for the Garner Marching
Band;
•Voted eighth-grade band player
of the year, 1988-89;
• Voted into All-County Middle
School Band. 1988;
•Selected for Junior All-County
(See BUTLER. P. 18)
DORSEY M. BUTLER, III
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WALNUT CREEK ANNOUNCES GRASS PASS
TICKET PROGRAM
The Sony Muslc/PACE Partnership and Ceilard
Door Concerts announced the “Grass Pass” ticket
program for the Hardee’s Concert Series at the
Walnut Creek Amphitheatre. This innovative pro
gram, developed in association with Tracks and
Record Bar, and WRDU-106, will guarantee admis
sion to the summer’s hottest shows, even the sell
outs.
Grass Passes are discount coupons which will be
exchanged for general admision tickets to Hardee’s
Concert Series events. Booklets of eight Grass Pass
coupons will be available for $106 including tax and
service charges at most Triangle area Tracks and
Record Bar stores. These coupons are to be ex
changed for tickets at the Walnut Creek box office
either during regular business hours or on show
nights.
Grass Pass holders will receive general admis
sion tickets for the spacious festival lawn area at
the amphitheatre. There, guests can spread
blankets and stretch out under the stars, feel the
cool summer breeze and enjoy the music of today’s
top performers.
With an inaugural-year lineup that includes such
popular artists as Sting and Jimmy Buffett, the
Grass Pass is sure to be a popular and economical
means for concert-goers to gain admission to North
Carolina’s premier venue. “This is a great way to
see all your favorite bands, and bring your friends,
too," said Ron Phillips, director of marketing,
Tracks and Record Bar.
“Thanks to the Grass Pass, performances at
Walnut Creek will give music fans a truly affor
dable entertainment option,” added Phil Zachary,
general manager, WRDU-106.
Grass Passes are available at Tracks and Record
Bar stores in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Green
ville and Rocky Mount. Tickets for all Hardee’s
Concert Series events will be available at those and
(See REINVEST, P. 18)
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Belafonte Help,
Lobbies For
King Center
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)—Entertainer
Harry Belafonte has come to the aid
of New York state’s troubled Martin
Luther King, Jr. Institute for Non
Violence.
Belafonte met last week with Gov.
Mario Cuomo to ask him not to cut
funding for the institute, even though
state investigators have uncovered
evidence of substantial wrongdoing.
The King institute was created in
1968 at the urging of Belafonte and
others to help defuse racially charged
situations in a nonviolent manner.
Belafonte is a member of its board ol
directors.
Cuomo’s inspector general, Joseph
Spinelli, has found evidence of finan
cial mismanagement, nepotism,
favoritism, possible bid rigging oi
contracts and an atmosphere of in
timidation and sexual harassment al
(See BELAFONTE, P. 18)
f-AMILY AFFAIR—Gwen Wlggs, along with her daughter KhaUa, were recently
recipients of the single family of the year award. Wlggs, a modern phoenix in her
own right, has demonstrated courage and the wiH to succeed by rising from tht
dopths of boing homeless to becoming self-sufficient. Hor employment hat
enabled her to secure a permanent residence for herself and her three-year-old
daughter. Ms. Wlggs plans to attend classes this fall for an apprenticeship
bringing her one step closer to realizing her dream of establishing hor own
business.
Dance Ensesnble Brings
First Season Concert
The African-American Dance
Ensemble, Inc. presents its first
home season concert on Sunday,
April 28, at Hillside High School, 1900
Concord St., in the school auditorium
from 2-4 p.m.
Joining Chuck Davis and the
members of the AADE will be special
guest artists Nnenna Freelon and
Trio plus dancers from Hillside and
Durham High School in a special anti
drug piece titled ‘‘Healing Forces.”
This home season concert is the
culmination of week-long curriculum
enhancement residencies at both
Durham and Hillside high schools
supported in part by grants from the
Greater Triangle Community Fonda
tion, the Durham Merchants Associa
tion and the Mary Duke Biddle Foun
dation. Working with school person
nel and drug prevention profes
sionals, the AADE developed a series
of participatory activities stressing
drug prevention and developing a
positive self-image. The residencies
also engaged students in learning
dance and music techniques as well
as the history and cultural develop
ment of African dance and music.
Student dancers from Hillside and
(See DANCE ENSEMBLE, P. 18)
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